Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 8:58 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:052.36:210.96:171.05:496:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:362.91:052.37:191.07:171.15:476:25Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:452.82:192.38:201.08:201.05:466:25Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:522.93:202.59:150.99:180.85:456:26Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:473.04:112.710:040.710:130.65:436:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:353.24:573.010:500.411:070.25:426:28Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:213.35:423.411:330.111:57-0.15:406:29Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:053.46:243.712:14-0.25:396:30New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:473.57:064.012:43-0.412:53-0.55:376:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:293.57:494.11:28-0.61:33-0.65:366:31New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:133.48:354.22:13-0.62:15-0.65:356:32Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:013.39:244.23:03-0.63:02-0.45:336:33Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:523.110:174.03:57-0.43:55-0.25:326:34Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:463.011:133.84:55-0.14:530.05:316:35Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:442.85:570.15:560.25:296:36First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:153.612:542.87:050.37:070.45:286:36First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:333.42:182.88:160.48:230.45:276:37First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:523.33:283.09:190.39:340.35:256:38Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:563.34:263.310:150.210:380.25:246:39Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:513.35:183.511:060.111:360.05:236:40Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:403.36:033.711:510.05:226:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:243.36:433.812:25-0.112:29-0.15:206:41Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:023.27:193.91:06-0.21:03-0.15:196:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:383.17:533.81:43-0.11:350.05:186:43Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:133.08:283.72:180.02:070.25:176:44Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:512.99:053.62:530.12:420.45:156:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:302.89:443.43:320.33:210.75:146:46Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:102.711:253.35:140.55:040.96:137:47Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:522.65:580.75:511.16:127:47Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:083.112:362.56:450.86:421.26:117:48Third Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 11:40 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Kitty Hawk, NC?

Kitty Hawk, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Kitty Hawk, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8651605. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8651605.

What is the moon phase in Kitty Hawk, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kitty Hawk, NC is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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